The Case of the Frightened Lady

The Case of the Frightened Lady

The Case of the Frightened Lady

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The Case of the Frightened Lady

1983

1h 15m

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Crime

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

A woman tries to protect her family's name when one relative becomes a murderer.

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BBC

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Virginia McKenna

Lady Lebanon Amersham

Virginia McKenna

Acting

Warren Clarke

Detective Chief Superintendent Tanner

Warren Clarke

Acting

Tim Woodward

Lord Willie Lebanon

Tim Woodward

Acting

William Maxwell

Sergeant Totty

William Maxwell

Acting

Elizabeth Garvie

Aisla Crane

Elizabeth Garvie

Acting

Matthew Roberton

Warder

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